Gavin Hunt set for a sensational return to Soweto job?

Gavin Hunt could well be on his way back to coaching a top Soweto side in the coming days.

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Hunt famously coached Kaizer Chiefs for 10 months before getting the boot just two matches before the end of last season.

He then took over at struggling Chippa United, but after a dismal run of results he was suspended by the Chilli Boys.

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Conveniently for the four-time PSL title winner, the head coaching role at Swallows has just opened up after the Birds gave Brandon Truter the boot.

Truter was told to ‘not come Monday” after Swallows lost 3-1, ironically, to Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.

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Could Kaizer Chiefs have paved the way for Hunt’s new job?

It appears likely according to reports!

Gavin Hunt is a 4-time PSL title winner

Hunt led SuperSport United to three consecutive PSL titles – 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 – and also masterminded a domestic league title for Bidvest Wits in the 2016/17 season.

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Hunt, 57, is no stranger to the Swallows job having been in charge from 2002 to 2007 during which time he won the Absa Cup in 2004.

Should be offered the Swallows job – and accept – Hunt will have his work cut out for him.

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Last season Swallows were seen as ‘draw specialists’ and an incredible 20 of their 30 league matches finished in stalemates as the side wound up in sixth spot overall.

This season, however, things couldn’t be more different.

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After 12 matches Swallows are currently bottom of the standings with just eight points thanks to one win, five draws and six defeats.

They have scored a league-low three goals while conceding 13 for a league-worst differential of negative 10.

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The good news for Swallows is that their next three matches look ‘winnable’ – on paper at least.

Swallows will next be in action at home against 11th-placed Maritzburg United on Saturday, 4 December (15:30).

That clash will be followed by an away match against 14th-placed Baroka FC (Tuesday, 8 December at 17:00), after which Swallows will host 15th-placed Marumo Gallants on Saturday, 11 December at 15:30.

Good luck, Gavin!

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